Talk Categories: Storytelling
Embracing my multi-racial identity
When artist Victoria Carrington Chávez was 8, she landed in the school office because her mother did not check the race box. (At the time there WAS no box for...
How a nature photographer lives in the moment
What makes a truly great photograph? For Tony Baldasaro, it’s not about the gear, the lighting, or even the subject—it’s about presence. In this thoughtful and deeply personal TEDx talk, award-winning nature photographer Tony Baldasaro reveals how letting go of rigid expectations allowed him to reconnect with the wonder of the natural world—and capture moments that matter.
What’s in a Song
What’s in a song? What’s in those 3 ½ minutes of arranged sound that have such an impact? In this talk, Berklee College professor Keys ruins an Adele song, explores how neuroscience and music theory affect listeners, and discusses how we can listen more intentionally and curate our song playlists to help us live better lives.
Would a life-saving surgery kill my love life?
What if the part of your body you hated most ended up saving your life? In this raw, hilarious, and deeply personal TEDx talk, Francesca Ritter introduces us to Wilbur—her life-saving ileostomy bag.
